Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, baked, without salt & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 6.3 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 6.3/100g · GI 61.9 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Nutrition Profile
Compared With Its Close Variants
The sugar figure here (0 per 100g) is the family's floor: well below the family average, where the variants run 0-4.9 per 100g. The calories figure (56 per 100g) is a middle-of-the-family number — variants here run 27-57 per 100g.
Within this Squash family (22 versions), GL per 100g spans 2.2 to 8.1 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. Compare directly with Cooked, Cooked, Raw.
Practical Tips
💡 Cook Lightly or Eat Raw
Overcooking breaks down vegetable fiber and can increase glycemic impact. Light steaming preserves structure and nutrients.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
Worth Comparing
🥦 Chrysanthemum leaves, raw
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chrysanthemum leaves, raw & diabetes →🥦 Chrysanthemum, garland, raw
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chrysanthemum, garland, raw & diabetes →🥦 Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.9g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw & diabetes →🥦 Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.3g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared & diabetes →Related Vegetables and Vegetable Products Options
🥦 Corn
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 10.8/100g
🥦 Yam
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 14.6/100g
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 15.1/100g
Questions People Ask
How does Squash winter acorn rate for blood sugar control?
Based on its glycemic load of 6.3, Squash winter acorn falls within the diabetes-friendly range. This suggests lower blood sugar impact for the stated serving size. This is a dietary reference, not individual medical guidance.
Where does Squash winter acorn sit on the glycemic load scale?
Squash winter acorn has a glycemic load of 6.3 per 100g. A standard serving (1 cup cooked, 205.0g) delivers a GL of 12.9. GI data from Sydney University GI Database (Atkinson et al., 2021).
Does Squash winter acorn spike blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Squash winter acorn: Low. The key factors are its GI (61.9) and available carb content (10.2g/100g), which together produce a GL of 6.3.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 61.9 for Squash winter acorn is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Methodology & Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 61.9 — subcategory_avg:Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 205.0g) = 6.3 × 205.0 ÷ 100 = 12.9
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169293. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, baked, without salt — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/squash-winter-acorn-cooked-baked-without-salt/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.